Day 21Used the Opinel no2 to wrap up a box with another item I sold on fleabay
I never did work out how to quote different people on different pages in one post but thanks all yes A.Wright And Ray, the bird is a giant bird made from sticks and twigs, kinda like the Wicker man but it's a bird and isn't used for human sacrifice on the equinox, least i hope not anyway I would have got a decent pic of it but it's hard to photograph while you're running like crazy getting the hell out of there.... ya know, just in case
Day 21.Healthier...(Image removed from quote.)
day 21, Douk-Douk among friends(Image removed from quote.)
Day 21Sodbuster Jr cutting up some dog treats(Image removed from quote.)
Day 21:Going to carry this old Swayback Congress beauty today.I have no idea what brand it is or when it was made, but I'm sure it is old.Edit: Doing some searching, I am fairly certain it is an older USA Boker SwayBack Congress from the late 1800s - early 1900s.I think this one personifies patina and pocket wear. Bought in a cigar box full of antique pocket accessories about 15 years ago. May dig out the pocket watch that was in there as well to carry for the day.(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)
Well yeah but go back to page 120 and quote someone from there, then page 121 and do same, and page 122 and reply to all in one post here on page 124
Day 21GEC farm tool and the Svord, this small svord is still pretty new, really need some work to bring it up the speed.(Image removed from quote.)
Day 21: Keychain duty with the No. 4. Opened a box of dog supplies.
Day 21A bit of blade action getting things ready for the curb
... the blade doesn't lock on the No.2 ?
What is it about a Bowie that is so appealing? Even modern takes like the Trailmaster have eye-appeal for me.
How does the #2 and minichamp compare in size?
zrxoa1, I thin the Boker Tech line is trying to be a modern take on more traditional patterns. Yes, there are good arguments to include it (how different is it from a Demo knife, really?), but in spirit it is trying to be a modern knife. When I see one, I think it looks modern: "hey, there's a cool new design." And it includes the word "Tech" in its name. In the same way, the Al Mar Eagle is just a lock back, little different from a Buck 110. It's been around for a couple decades now, too. (And is a great little knife!)(Image removed from quote.)But few of us would think of the Eagle as a 'Traditional knife". It's focused on newer design elements, modern materials, and modern construction. Yes, I could make an argument to include it, but at some point it feels like we might lose the plot. So, Demo knife, yes; Tech Tool, I think not. It's a tough call, but to me it feels like the Tech Tool falls outside the realm of a 'traditional' knife. (I'm happy to have my judgement overridden by those who must be obeyed...... )
I don’t know as I haven’t got a minichamp
No it doesn’t lock like the bigger Opinel knives And if it did it would be illegal in the uk
Did you end up using the knife to crave?I too am just a participant here, and I didn't make the rules for the challenge, so really just take whatever I say with a grain of salt. I personally would think a traditional knife is some form of slipjoint with only blades(no other tool implement), mostly made by hand or more 'traditional' knife making method and use more organic material for the handle. Surely that will probably narrow down the list tremendously and maybe a little too limiting. But it probably is a very subjective material, and we probably will get a different answer from everyone each time.Don't get me wrong, I do appreciate all the modern slipjoint made with supersteel and new tech, it is just natural revolution. Maybe it is just me, but I just kinda see "tradtional" in a way of reminiscing the old ways of living and doing things.
For me, and this is just a personal view, the Tech Tool just doesn't strike me as a traditional. Doesn't look like one or act like one(because it is so well evolved to fit modern usage) to me. Just like I wouldn't equate a Vic CyberTool to a traditional SAK(soldier or spartan for just two examples). Yes, my reasoning is kind of silly, but the label "traditional" is definitely subjective to certain people. The Demo knife has a history going way back, and I understand SAKs can definitely be considered traditional going even further back, and the many knife-based multitools made before Vic; because of the history involved. But, as historical as Boker is as a company, the Tech Tool line is not usually associated with the traditional Boker lineages or styles.I know from a debate standpoint, I could logically argue that most pocket knives are "traditional", because they have similar tool-sets, springs, handles, locking mechanisms, etc. to what most people consider traditional. I could also argue the other side and say my Marble's Demo knife is not traditional, since it isn't a brand that made the particular knife during its' hayday. The discussion has no absolute answer, because it boils down to philosophical nit-picking.However, that said, my answer was purely subjective. There just isn't anything that strikes me as traditional about Boker Tech Tools(same goes for the JE folder, but I respect your decision to use it as a traditional knife and the mod's approval of the usage). I think modern folders and modern versions of trads / multiknives are better tools for 21st century practical usage. Old designs made by old companies, or made like the originals(materials and finishes), strike me as traditional styles. When I think traditional, I'm picturing something my grandfather would have used; based on look, feel, materials, and style.Mileage varies, and like I said, my opinion means little to nothing.
The Camillus Demo Knife and the Boy Scout Knife have been around for a long time and are very traditional.But as I said I was just guessing. Like you I wouldn´t want to argue. Maybe it´s time we start to think about a new classification of our folders.
I would imagine that the Tech-Tool = same category as a SAK and those were not allowed in the challenge despite being extremely traditional. Just my take on it.
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